Table of Contents

Motivation Problem

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Multiplication of Fractions

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Methods of Simplifying

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Multiplication of Mixed Numbers

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Mixed Numbers vs. Improper Fractions

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Properties of Fractions

 

Properties for Fractions

Commutative Property for Fraction Addition   and Multiplication  .

Associative Property for Fraction Addition   and Multiplication  

Identity Property for Fraction Addition and Multiplication

Inverse Property for Fraction Multiplication where a and b are nonzero. The fraction   is called the multiplicative inverse of   (or reciprocal) and vice versa.

Distributive Property of Multiplication over Addition of Fractions  

 Toggle open/close quiz question

Match the items.
The task is to match the lettered items with the correct numbered items. Appearing below is a list of lettered items. Following that is a list of numbered items. Each numbered item is followed by a drop-down. Select the letter in the drop down that best matches the numbered item with the lettered alternatives.
a. Commutative Property of Multiplication of Fractions
b. Inverse Property of Fraction Multiplication
c. Associative Property for Fraction Addition
d. Identity Property for Fraction Addition
e. Distributive Property of Multiplication over Addition of Fractions
 

Joke or Quote

How do we know that the following fractions are in Europe? A/C, X/C and W/C ?  Answer.


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